Ganapathi Bappa Moriya: Ganapatipule For a Beach Weekend!

Are you looking for a peaceful place for a relaxing weekend in Maharashtra? You can't miss out on this abode of Ganesha, the beach town of Ganapatipule in Ratnagiri!

Ganapatipule is for the beach lover in you! A temple in such a happy location is an added advantage for those who are feeling religious! Yes, Ganapatipule is known for its serene coastal line and a 400-year-old Ganesha temple.

Legends of Ganapatipule

A popular legend says once a man, running away from the village, bumped into a muddy stone on the beach. When he observed carefully, it looked like a Ganesha idol. Hence, he built a temple around this idol. This Ganesha idol is said to be swayambu (self-generated); it is believed to be formed out of the sand.

Ratnagiri

Ratnagiri is famous for its mangoes and is the nearest city to Ganapatipule. Jaigad Fort, Jaigad Lighthouse, Tilak Ali Museum, Thiba Palace, Kunkeshwar Beach are some of the main tourist places in the city of Ratnagiri.

Pawas

Swami Swaroopanand Ashram is the reason behind the popularity of Pawas. A journey for 40km fro Ganapatipule will take you to this spiritual place of Pawas.